Gable Steveson Secures 13-Second Knockout in Explosive Dirty Boxing Debut

Gable Steveson has officially entered the combat sports spotlight — and he did it in the most emphatic way possible. The Olympic gold medalist and former WWE superstar made his dirty boxing debut on October 30, 2025, at DBX 4 in Nashville, scoring a stunning knockout victory in just 13 seconds over Billy Swanson. The lightning-fast win marked Steveson’s arrival in yet another sport, showcasing that his athletic prowess goes far beyond the wrestling mat.

From Olympic Gold to Combat Sports

Steveson’s journey has been nothing short of remarkable. He first made his name as one of the most dominant American wrestlers of his generation. Representing the University of Minnesota, he became a two-time NCAA Division I heavyweight champion and a two-time recipient of the Dan Hodge Trophy, wrestling’s equivalent of the Heisman. His crowning achievement came at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021), where he captured gold in freestyle wrestling’s 125 kg division, stunning fans with a last-second comeback victory in the final.

GABLE STEVESON 13 SECOND KNOCKOUT IN HIS DIRTY BOXING DEBUT!!!! #DBX4 pic.twitter.com/9P7TPGnWGa
— Championship Rounds (@ChampRDS) October 31, 2025

After conquering the amateur scene, Steveson explored different ventures — signing with WWE, where he made a handful of televised appearances, and later spending time with the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. Yet, his competitive fire always pointed him back to real combat. Earlier in 2025, he debuted in MMA under the LFA banner, winning by first-round TKO.

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A Thunderous Dirty Boxing Debut

At DBX 4, Steveson made his first appearance in dirty boxing — a hybrid combat sport blending striking and clinch fighting. Facing Billy Swanson, a seasoned heavyweight known for his toughness, Steveson wasted no time. As the bell rang, he launched forward with a sharp jab followed by a massive right uppercut that instantly floored Swanson. A few follow-up punches sealed the deal before the referee jumped in to stop the fight, officially calling it at 13 seconds.

The crowd erupted as the Olympic champion celebrated with his corner, proving that his transition from wrestling to striking is no gimmick. In his post-fight interview, Steveson said, “People doubted my hands — I came here to show them I’m not just a wrestler. I can fight anywhere.”